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Shelley & Anthony | Outdoor Art Club Wedding Photography
Shelley and Anthony are two of the warmest, kindest people. They share a sense of humor that brings out Anthony’s goofy smirk and Shelley’s infectious grin, both of which delight the other. They were wed at the historic Outdoor Art Club in the adorable town of Mill Valley. Their friends and family brought both tears…
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San Francisco Bay Area | December & January
Snapshots from the Bay, this past December & January. A mini Duke reunion Old Ladies Knitting Club! Tuesdays Together San Francisco, happy hour edition. Sarah Kersten studio sale. A weekend trip to Tahoe with Justin, Greg & Tiffany! Many trips to SFMOMA. Tuesdays Together San Francisco, January meetup. East Bay hike. A bit of location…
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Presidio Venue Showcase
The Presidio is such a special area in San Francisco. It’s a national park spanning the entire northwestern corner of the city, and it comprises forests, beach, nature trails, and several gorgeous wedding venues. In short, it’s one of my favorite things about the city. I was thrilled to be asked back to the Presidio Celebrations…
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Philly | Winter, 2017
Snippets from three different trips to Philly, December, January, & March, smushed into one blog post. Ramen at Yamitsuki in Chinatown. A little Christmas market at a garden in Fishtown. Mexican Modernism at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Frida Kahlo… the first self portrait she ever painted. Hotpot at Hippot! Fast forward to March, back…
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New York City | December, 2016
Over Christmas, Justin and I popped over from Philadelphia to New York City for a weekend filled wth art museums, Jewish and Chinese eateries, and other wanderings. Would you believe I’ve never ever been to the Guggenheim before? I finally made a visit thanks to my SFMOMA membership, which includes reciprocal access to the Guggenheim, The Whitney, and…
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Kim & Chris | Pigeon Point Lighthouse Engagement Photography
About an hour south of San Francisco is a little hidden gem: a hostel on the sea at Pigeon Point Lighthouse. For $40, you get a room, access to a hot tub overlooking the ocean, and even wifi. Kim and Chris discovered this little hideaway together, and one day on a romantic stroll down to…
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Published | Shawna Yang Ryan, Ink Magazine
Today marks the 70th anniversary of the February 28 (228) Massacre in Taiwan. Tens of thousands were murdered by the Nationalist government that had fled China and taken over rule in Taiwan, and martial law was imposed for 40 years thereafter. Incredibly, Taiwan has since become a vibrant democracy fighting the continued battles of defending civil rights for its…
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Atlanta | November, 2016
Thanksgiving in Atlanta! I met up with Justin’s family for the long weekend and even snuck in a photoshoot while I was there. Have a little glimpse at my trip below. Six Flags Over Georgia. Happy Thanksgiving! Krog Street Market Making use of my reciprocal museum membership with a visit to the High Museum…
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San Francisco Bay Area | November, 2016
Snapshots from my Bay Area adventures this past November. A little shadow play at Little Gem. Tai Chi Jian Bing. Scouting Jordan Winery for a surprise proposal! Always lovely to take a little Napa retreat. We picked up some goodies from the Dry Creek General Store and headed to Preston Family Vineyards for our little picnic….